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PARAFFIN Synonyms

7 synonyms for paraffin. (exact relations)
14 hypernyms for paraffin. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for PARAFFIN

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kerosene

noun

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• a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

alkane

noun

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noun

• a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

alkane series

noun

n

noun

• a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

methane series

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

paraffin oil

noun

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noun

• (British usage) kerosine

paraffin series

noun

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noun

• a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

paraffin wax

noun

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noun

• from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

Best Hypernyms For PARAFFIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for paraffin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for KEROSENE

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Phrases (2)